Bio-Diesel Initiative

Biggest ever plantation of JATROPHA CURCAS done by Kharagpur Division.

 
4.21 Lakh sapling Already Planted.
10 Lakh  Planned  during 2005-06.
10 Lakhs more during next 2 years (2006-08).
The Plantation Is Presently Being Done On Compact Plots In The  Division.

Plantation Along The Track To Be Considered In The Next Phase.

Division Has Potential To Plant 25 Lakh Saplings.

 

Setting Up Of Esterification Plant
Experimental esterification plant of 1 Kilo litre (KL)/day capacity plant in 2005-06.

High capacity (24KL/day) plant planned in 2006-07

Estimated cost of Bio-Diesel Rs.10.5/litre.